{"id":1190,"date":"2023-02-08T21:59:10","date_gmt":"2023-02-08T21:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/?p=1190"},"modified":"2023-02-08T21:59:44","modified_gmt":"2023-02-08T21:59:44","slug":"how-to-clean-carpet-on-stairs-without-a-machine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cleanhousefast.co.uk\/how-to-clean-carpet-on-stairs-without-a-machine\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Clean Carpet On Stairs Without A Machine?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Cleaning the stairs is one of the slightly more tricky areas of the house – it can be hard to get any sort of machine into the narrow spaces. How to clean carpet on stairs without a machine? I\u2019m glad you asked! Read on for our favourite hints and tips.<\/p>\n

How To Clean Carpet On Stairs Without A Machine<\/h2>\n

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You actually don\u2019t need any fancy equipment to clean stairs – although there\u2019s no doubt it makes it much easier!<\/p>\n

A simple dustpan and brush<\/strong> works wonders at cleaning stairs, and using one doesn\u2019t take much more effort than pushing a vacuum around.<\/p>\n

Use a fairly stiff bristled brush, so you know that you are getting all the little bits of dust and debris that you can.<\/p>\n

It makes a lot of sense to start on the very top step, then you can just brush the bits down onto the next step, rather than starting at the bottom.<\/p>\n

You can also apply carpet cleaner to stairs easily, and you don\u2019t need a machine to do this – it may take a little longer to dry, but that\u2019s a small price to pay!<\/p>\n

Whether you use a shop bought carpet cleaner or you make your own from household ingredients like vinegar and baking soda, the method is the same:<\/p>\n

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  1. Apply your chosen cleaner to the stairs, one at a time – again, you should start from the top so you aren\u2019t walking on the wet steps behind you.<\/li>\n
  2. Rub it into the carpet well, using either a cloth or a brush, to make sure that the fibres are taking it all up.<\/li>\n
  3. Blot up the excess water with a clean towel, and try to avoid anyone walking up and down on the stairs until they are fully dry.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    This<\/a> useful article tells you how to clean many different types of carpet without a vacuum.<\/p>\n

    What Is The Best Thing To Clean Stairs?<\/h2>\n

    Although it might take a little more effort than simply getting the vacuum cleaner out, sweeping your stairs may well be the best thing you can do.<\/p>\n

    A brush can get into the corners well, and it\u2019s certainly easier to manoeuvre a broom than it is to lug a hoover up the stairs!<\/p>\n

    If you have wooden stairs then sweeping them off regularly is the best thing you can do – dust, dirt and pet hair tend to gather in the corners and under the steps.<\/p>\n

    You don\u2019t need any fancy equipment, just a dustpan and brush<\/a> and you\u2019re away! It only takes a little effort once in a while.<\/p>\n

    If you want to really spruce up your stairs, applying carpet cleaner once in a while will really help.<\/p>\n

    You can also use carpet cleaner on just a small patch, if your stairs have spills or stains on them – but after treating one patch you might want to do the whole thing!<\/p>\n

    Baking soda is a wonderfully versatile cleaner for just about everything in the house; it\u2019s inexpensive and available anywhere.<\/p>\n

    Treat it like a carpet cleaner – apply baking soda mixed with a little water to form a paste, scrub it in, then rub it off again.<\/p>\n

    Keeping stairs clean is not the most fun job in the world, but keeping on top of this area of your house will make the whole thing look – and feel – much nicer.<\/p>\n

    What\u2019s The Easiest Way To Clean Carpeted Stairs?<\/h2>\n

    Cleaning carpeted stairs is easier than you might imagine, even if you don\u2019t have machinery like vacuums and carpet cleaners with which to do so.<\/p>\n

    Obviously, a hand held vacuum and a wet\/dry vacuum may be the most efficient way to clean carpeted stairs – but you can just as easily clean them by hand.<\/p>\n

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    1. Sweeping the carpet<\/a> first is your best bet, to remove all the accumulated dust, dirt and pet hair that might be lying about.<\/li>\n
    2. Next, apply some carpet shampoo<\/a> with a soft scrubbing brush, working the mixture deep into the fibres with a rubbing motion.<\/li>\n
    3. You can remove the cleaner using a clean, dry towel, or leave it to air dry – drying it with a towel is the best and most effective way.<\/li>\n
    4. Try to avoid too much traffic while the stairs dry, to prevent any new dirt finding its way in there.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      How Do You Clean Carpet Stairs Without A Vacuum?<\/h2>\n

      Vacuum cleaners are very convenient, and help us no end in our attempts to get a clean house.<\/p>\n

      But if you don\u2019t have one, how are you supposed to clean your stairs? All you need is a broom, a dustpan and a little elbow grease!<\/p>\n

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      1. Find a fairly stiff-bristled brush, that is able to work its way into the pile of the carpet to get all the dirt and dust out.<\/li>\n
      2. Starting from the top of the stairs, sweep in brisk side to side motions, being sure to get the brush right into the corners.<\/li>\n
      3. Bring the pile of dust and dirt towards the middle of the step, then sweep it down onto the step below.<\/li>\n
      4. Continue cleaning this way until you get to the bottom of the stairs, then gather up all the dust and debris in your dustpan and dispose of it.<\/li>\n
      5. You can also clean the carpet of your stairs fairly easily, using some carpet cleaner and brush to rub it in.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        As you see, you can easily clean your stairs yourself, and you don\u2019t actually need a vacuum in order to do so!<\/p>\n

        This short video shows you the best way to clean your carpeted stairs without a vacuum:<\/p>\n